Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica): Helps stimulate the skin and improves circulation and aids with arthritis. Can be used in hair preparations to aid in stimulating hair growth and improves the condition of the scalp. Rich in minerals and plant hormones.

what kind of carrier do yall prefer? infused in oils, steeped in water, mixed into a cream or as a final rinse? i&#39;ve done all but i think the rinse-with-tea action is simplest.

724399

herbal teas are easier to make. oil infusions take so long, what with all that simmering in a double boiler and you need to use a lot of herbs to infuse a carrier oil. at least that&#39;s what i think.

Blackstar

02-24-2005, 10:26 AM

choosing the right herbs (http://www.soapnaturally.org/naturalskincare/herbchart.html#chart)

can&#39;t remember if this one got posted?
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/4266/gloss.html

mom_is_queen

02-24-2005, 12:37 PM

I like the ayurvedic herbs myself, I have used shampoo only once in the last 1 1/2 months because I love the way the herbs cleanse my scalp and hair.
Shikakai
Amla
Brahmi
Aritha
Neem
Bhringraj
Hibiscus Petal (added to my ACV rinse)

These are all in powder form.

jorjeni

02-24-2005, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by mom_is_queen@Feb 24 2005, 01:37 PM
I like the ayurvedic herbs myself, I have used shampoo only once in the last 1 1/2 months because I love the way the herbs cleanse my scalp and hair.
Shikakai
Amla
Brahmi
Aritha
Neem
Bhringraj
Hibiscus Petal (added to my ACV rinse)

These are all in powder form.

731808

I have been looking into these to clean my hair and scalp do you get them from a certian place?? or have any internet sites with information?

what kind of carrier do yall prefer? infused in oils, steeped in water, mixed into a cream or as a final rinse? i&#39;ve done all but i think the rinse-with-tea action is simplest.

724399

I usually make the tea. I really strong herbal tea I boil my water then add the herbs and cover with a lid and let sit either a few hours or overnight. I have only made one infused oil. A olive Calendula I tried the cold infusion I am not happy with it. I will try a hot infusion next.

what kind of carrier do yall prefer? infused in oils, steeped in water, mixed into a cream or as a final rinse? i&#39;ve done all but i think the rinse-with-tea action is simplest.

724399

Well, I would like to infuse herbs and add them to my hair cream that I make. Any ideas?
I just went to the health store and bought some herbal teas- horsetail and chamomile and I was just going to use them together as a final rinse.
The herb tea cannot be kept more than a week- right?

mom_is_queen

02-24-2005, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by jorjeni@Feb 24 2005, 08:57 AM
I have been looking into these to clean my hair and scalp do you get them from a certian place?? or have any internet sites with information?

TIA
Jennifer

731847

I ordered them from From Nature with Love.

ByHis Grace

02-25-2005, 01:24 AM

QUOTE(jorjeni @ Feb 24 2005, 08:57 AM)
I have been looking into these to clean my hair and scalp do you get them from a certian place?? or have any internet sites with information?

Qhem . . . Thanks so much. Now all I have to do is find the ones I need to stay away from considering I have history of high blood pressure.

Thanks :)

jorjeni

02-25-2005, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by mom_is_queen@Feb 24 2005, 02:52 PM
I ordered them from From Nature with Love.

731969

Ok that is one of the places I have notice that has those. I don&#39;t believe shampoo is what we should be using on our hair even my poo bar which I love but herbs and roots they didn&#39;t have poo bars back in the garden you know :D

mom_is_queen

02-25-2005, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by jorjeni@Feb 25 2005, 10:00 AM
Ok that is one of the places I have notice that has those.* I don&#39;t believe shampoo is what we should be using on our hair* even my poo bar which I love but herbs and roots they didn&#39;t have poo bars back in the garden you know* :D

733388

I really do like them for cleansing better then shampoo. My hair feels so soft and it doesn&#39;t get all tangled up like with the shampoo. It makes the conditioning process even better.

shulta

02-25-2005, 02:51 PM

Wow Qhem - that is brilliant - cheers me dear for sharing!

makeba

02-25-2005, 05:27 PM

i have noticed a big difference in the texture of my hair since using herbal rinses in my hair. i lately have picked up some of the ayurvedic herbs mom is queen spoke on and i like these a lot

mom_is_queen

02-25-2005, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by makeba@Feb 25 2005, 01:27 PM
i have noticed a big difference in the texture of my hair since using herbal rinses in my hair. i lately have picked up some of the ayurvedic herbs mom is queen spoke on and i like these a lot

733745

:D

spiral

02-26-2005, 12:17 AM

Is it possible to infuse Apple Cider Vinegar with herbs? Has anyone ever tried it?

mom_is_queen

02-26-2005, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by spiral@Feb 25 2005, 08:17 PM
Is it possible to infuse Apple Cider Vinegar with herbs? Has anyone ever tried it?

734313

I put Hibiscus petal powder in a coffee filter and place it into an old coffeemaker. I run the amount of water for my ACV rinse (usually 1part ACV and 3 parts water) through the coffeemaker with the herbs and then add the herb infused water to the ACV to use as my final rinse.

This is from From Nature With Love:
Hibiscus petals, also known as jaswand, were used in Ayurvedic medicine to stimulate thicker hair growth and to prevent premature graying, hair loss and scalp disorders. The petals act as a natural, emollient hair conditioner. They can be used in Ayurvedic hair washes, oil infusion treatments and vinegar rinses for the hair.

spiral

02-26-2005, 03:53 AM

Mom-is-queen, that is a great idea! I&#39;ll try it next time I ACV rinse.

mom_is_queen

02-26-2005, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by spiral@Feb 25 2005, 11:53 PM
Mom-is-queen, that is a great idea! I&#39;ll try it next time I ACV rinse.

734523

:D Happy to Share!

Cinnamon42

02-27-2005, 12:27 AM

Help fam,

How do you prepare the herb or tea rinses? Just boil and let sit or what

mom_is_queen

02-27-2005, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by Cinnamon42@Feb 26 2005, 08:27 PM
Help fam,

How do you prepare the herb or tea rinses?* Just boil and let sit or what

735349

Check out post #9 by Blackstar on this thread for links that should be able to help you out.

HTH

Qhem

02-27-2005, 12:52 AM

NP Shulta. :)

shulta

03-19-2005, 01:37 PM

Apologies if theres a little repetition - I got this from another forum - I was actually looking for something else and stumbled upon the following:

A semi-comprehensive list of herbs and plants for haircare
Well here it is at last - a list of herbs, plants, and other ingredients to make your own haircare.

Evening Primrose (cenothera biennis) conditioning usually used in a form of oil. Heals just about everything, good for dry scalp, eczema, and psoriasis. Has moisturizing effect on skin and hair, helps with itching and removes scalp flakes and scales.

Fenugreek (foenum graecum) conditioning medicating (trigonella foenumgraecum) protein/mineral rich, follicle/scalp health, mucilage, antifungal, Treatment for dandruff, falling hair, thinning of hair, baldness, and split hair. Helps hair grow, preserves natural color and keeps hair silky. Rich in vitamins A and D, also protein(including lecithin) and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and iron. Use seeds or powder from seeds. Powdered fenugreek is powdered fenugreek seeds. Absolutely get the powdered stuff if it&#39;s available. Otherwise you must boil the seeds for a long time and have a very lumpy conditioner that is very hard to wash out.

Henna (lawsonia inermis) conditioning excellent source of protein. Conditions, loosens scalp buildup, and prevents flaking. I&#39;ve read often on these boards that henna is a protein treatment, but I don&#39;t think that is actually true. The confusion arises I think from the logona brand (which is what Madeleine uses), which *does* have protein added to it (hydrolyzed wheat protein). As far as I know, there are two &#39;active ingredients&#39; in henna: lawsone and chrysophanic acid. Lawsone is the dye (orange, oxidizes to brownish /purplish red), and chrysophanic acid is actually also a dye (light yellow). My understanding is that these molecules are responsible for the conditioning effect of henna, by invading the keratin layer and binding with it. This thickens the hair and makes the surface smoother hence shinier. A picture illustrating how the invasion works is here. Chrysophanic acid doesn&#39;t look like a protein to me; a picture of the chemical structure is here. Lawsone looks like this. Also not a protein. Oh, and henna also kills lice, and ringworm, and it helps against dandruff. source

Seabuckthorn oil (hippophae rhamnoides) medicating Seabuckthorn is an extraordinary plant that has been recognized for centuries in Eurasia for its exceptional medicinal and nutritional benefits. The berries of seabuckthorn are so rich in vitamins and nutrients that it has been speculated that the plant must have been cultivated by ancient plant breeders. The oil of seabuckthorn has general nourishing, revitalizing, and restorative action. It can be used for acne, dermatitis, irritated, dry, itching skin, sore skin, eczema, skin ulcers, postpartum pigmentation, burns, scalds, cuts, and tissue regeneration. The stimulation of tissue regeneration is helpful in the treatment of burns, bedsores and poorly healing wounds. It helps reduce the damaging effects of sun radiation. Seabuckthorn oil effectively combats wrinkles, dryness and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin and is utilized in anti aging skin creams and lotions. Great in hair preparations. The berries appear to be an unsurpassed natural source of vitamins A and E, carotenes and flavonoids. Seabuckthorn berries are second only to Rose hips and Acerola in vitamin C content. They are also rich in several other vitamins, including B1, B2, K and P as well as in more than two dozen microelements. The restorative action of seabuckthorn oil may be in part due to its high content of essential fatty acids, carotenes, tocopherols and phytosterols, which are all important for the maintenance of healthy skin. The EFA content in the seabuckthorn oil is 80 95%. Major EFAs are oleic and linoleic. Others are pentadecenoic, palmitoleic, heptadecenoic, linolenic, eicosenoic, eicosadienoic, erucic and nervonic. Among the carotenes found in Seabuckthorn are alfa- and betacarotenes, lycopene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, taraxanthin and phytofluin. Tocopherols are mostly vitamin E and gammatocopherol. Phytosterols of sea buckthorn include betasitosterol, betaamirol and erithrodiol. Taken internally, it can help prevent gums from bleeding, recuperate mucous membranes, heal peptic and duodenal ulcers, urinary tract and cervical erosion, solar and cancer radiation injuries and is a source of carotenes, phytosterols, and EFAs.

St. John&#39;s Wort (hypericum perforatum) skin softener, beneficial for rough damaged skin and problem scalp. Is used for extremely sensitive and allergy prone skin. (St. John&#39;s Wort is bad for people taking mood stabilizers, and can react with other medications. I don&#39;t know if enough would be absorbed through the hair and skin to be a big problem though.)

Tofu (soy bean product) a source of protein, a good nutrient for hair, scalp and skin. Has a great absorption rate. Can be used in cream and conditioner preparations.

Triphala Powder Triphala means "three fruits," and is a blend of haritaki, amla and bibitaki. This blend of herbs is a traditional gentle, detoxifier that nourishes as it removes toxins from the body. It is said to balance the three constitutional elements of human life: the nervous system, the metabolic processes, and the body?s structural integrity. When used in masks and skin treatments, Triphala is said to rejuvenate, balance, tone and nourish the skin at the cellular level. Add it to facials, body treatments and wraps. Is said to have antiseptic properties due to the inclusion of haritaki. Triphala can also be added to Ayurvedic soaps and washbags. INCI Nomenclature: (terminalia chebula) Haritake Fruit Powder, (emblica Officinalis) Amla Fruit Powder, (terminalia belerica) Bibitake

Yucca powder (yucca schidigera) cleansing medicating an excellent skin and hair cleanser. Contains saponins that foam in water to create a mild natural detergent. Supposedly good for dandruff. Obviously the fresh root works best, I remember a field trip when I was in elementary school (in so. California) when we went out to somewhere in the Mojave desert and were shown how to pound up fresh yucca root and lather it like soap. It really did lather like soap and was white and foamy. I vividly remember being very impressed by this as a young girl, to think that herbs and plants could actually be used in real life. So the dried powdered yucca root just isn&#39;t as sudsy, but boiling it into a decoction seems to work.

hi, i saw tofu on the list. how would one use it in a recipe? i&#39;ve alwasy thought that tofu was hard and cheese like.

shulta

03-19-2005, 07:10 PM

You can purchase Tofu Powder and use a teeny weeny bit in butters.
OR
Soak the powder in spring water overnight and use the Tofu water in spritzs.
That is how I used it before must try this again.... ohh the lab is getting over-run with ingredients and to order more....
Anyway, you can order it from http://www.mountfuji.co.uk/acatalog/Mount_...___Tofu_19.html (http://www.mountfuji.co.uk/acatalog/Mount_Fuji_Miso__soy_bean_paste____Tofu_19.html)
but Tofu is made from Soya Bean so any Soya Bean powder would do as well... or Soya Bean Oil even does the trick.

BUT if you are not an oily napptural I would get some Soya Bean Powder..
HTH

apb1172

10-19-2007, 03:47 AM

Well I finally got around to doing a search on herbal rinses and this thread is AWSOME for information so I thought I would give it a bump because I need to look at it more indepth after I get home from work. I have an herb shop downstairs from my apt and want to go shopping. It has been a few weeks since my last spree afterall! LOL Thanks to everyone for all the great information.

EmpressRi

10-24-2007, 09:45 AM

so happy for this thread *does a little dance*

Alastri

10-24-2007, 09:52 AM

^^ bump

newmoe1

10-27-2007, 01:54 PM

bump this is some good reading here

AngelDoll

10-27-2007, 02:53 PM

bump this is some good reading here
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:yes:

EmpressRi

10-27-2007, 03:26 PM

yall dont even know, i was print crazy at work a few days ago printing out as much stuff as i could. i found a lot of herbs that are good for hair as well as health, a nice alternative to many medicines they pass off.

butterflydreams

10-31-2007, 07:39 PM

Wow! This is a very informative thread. Thank you.

Applishus

11-03-2007, 01:04 PM

Hello everyone !!!
I don&#39;t know where to begin in using herbs to clense and condition my hair. Can someone please give me the "how to" so I can start my journey...
Thanks

knharde

12-22-2007, 09:14 AM

@Kinkytress: research some of the herbs mentioned in this thread, and buy small amounts of few to try out (check a healthfood store, Trader Joe&#39;s, or Sun Harvest). You cam PM anyone for more specific info, or post here any specific concerns or things you want to address (dryness? dandruff? an entire regimen of natural herbs?)

I love soaking my hair in an herbal infusion of blue malva, marshmallow root, rose buds, and honey--it is so moisturizing. I&#39;m thinking of making a Cassia/Amla treatment w/ that infusion.

redecouverte

01-18-2008, 06:34 PM

so much great information!
I&#39;ve just done a herbal rinse with rosebuds and hibiscus...
oh my god!! :wub: :wub: :wub:
My hair is incredibly softer!! this combo is a keeper...
i might add marshmallow root next time...

Soulsista934

02-24-2008, 06:50 AM

bump

S.Supreme

02-24-2008, 09:39 AM

My absolute favorite herb for hair is Irish moss. It leaves my hair incredibly soft, moisturized and is very inexpensive.

Soulsista934

07-17-2008, 09:51 PM

bump

Cerendipity

09-09-2008, 02:23 PM

BUMP BUMP BUMP

Nettle

Burdock

Marshmallow root

Irish Moss

Horsetail

I combined all of that , brewed it , stewed it and POURED it all over my freshly cowashed hair. THEN followd it up with some ACV that had the same herbs sitting in it for over a week. DO you want to talk about soft curly moist HAIR????

I&#39;m buying HERBS till my toes **** up :wub:

:icon_heartpump: :icon_heartpump: :icon_heartpump: Im going to get some blue malva from anita cause I cant find that locally BUT sugah honey pie I&#39;m so happy with my hair

rlcarson

09-09-2008, 02:38 PM

Below is a list I compiled for the book "Natural Hair Care and Braiding" by Diane Carol Bailey.

Just had to extend thanks for the amazing info here. :wub: I recently did a herbal infusion with just White Willow Bark and it really cleared up my dry itchy scalp. Im defintely gonna do my research and try a few more combos!

shulta

09-19-2008, 12:50 PM

@Cerendipity
I&#39;m expecting my Organic Blue Malva to be in next week.
Blue Malva is very seasonal - must crack on with work.

Here&#39;s another list for you that I posted in this forum a while back:
Herbs:
Herbal Extracts and Infusions

Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria recutita) A member of the daisy family.
Used to treat dermatitis, minor skin irritations, and inhibits
inflammation. In one study it was found that chamomile was 60% as
active as a topical corticosteroid cream. Another study using
patients with atopic dermatitis, it was found to be nearly as
effective as hydrocortisone. German herbalist called it alles zutraut
which means "capable of anything".

Comfrey Root (Symphytum officinale) One of the most useful and
valuable plants in cosmetics and medicine. The Physician&#39;s Desk
Reference (1970 p. 956) states that "allantoin (comfrey&#39;s active
ingredient) has been reported to liquefy pus and necrotic protein
thus accelerating debridement of lesions and denuded areas." It is
said to regenerate aging tissues.

Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) From the leaves of the plants
dried, cured and extracted into ethyl alcohol. Used in cosmetics to
reduce the puffiness around the eyes. Has astringent properties due
to tannic acid content. Green tea contains compounds that have an
antioxidant effect. It is thought that it has anticancerous effects
which have been determined by test tube but not proven in human
disease prevention yet. It is thought that the active antioxidants
may be able to inhibit the cancer process initiated by the sun&#39;s
ultraviolet B radiation. AT Case Western Reserve University topical
administration of green tea resulted in a reduction of tumors that
occurred following UVB radiation.

Kelp Norway Extract (Asco phyllium nodosom) When added to the bath it
smoothes the skin. The Indians of Sitka, Alaska to treat earaches and
poultices for bruises and cuts. Seaweed was the original source of
iodine.

Marshmallow Root Extract (Althea officinalis) Marshmallow root is
emollient, softening and soothing. It has been used for
inflammations, sore skin, blemishes, bruises, strains and sprains. It
has been used for hundreds of years to heal wounds.

Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica) Helps stimulate the skin and improves
circulation and aids with arthritis. Can be used in hair preparations
to aid in stimulating hair growth and improves the condition of the
scalp. Rich in minerals and plant hormones.
Oatstraw Extract (Avena sativa) Soothing and softening effects on the
skin.

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) Has a quieting and soothing
effect as well as cleansing properties. Indians used it for swellings
and sore eyes.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) Extracted from the bark of the North
American elm. Good for skin eruptions and cutaneous diseases. Is
emollient and has a slightly astringent property.

Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa) Wild Yam root was first discovered
by Japanese researchers in 1936. They found that several Mexican yam
species produced the steroid diosgenin. Progesterone is produced from
these steroid drugs. Mexican women had used wild yam as a
contraceptive for centuries. Today the most popular and widely used
birth control pill in the world is derived from wild yam. American
herbalist have used wild yam for decades for painful menstruation,
ovarian pain, cramps and problems with child birth. Wild yam root has
also been used for gallbladder pain, to lower cholesterol and blood
pressure.

Wow, Shulta, your guide extensive list upthread are really informative. Have you got a similar list of/guide for butters?

shulta

11-03-2008, 05:26 AM

Wow, Shulta, your guide extensive list upthread are really informative. Have you got a similar list of/guide for butters?
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Only the info. on my website under our ingredients page. (https://anitagrant.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=36)
HTH
:wub:

breezybaby

11-03-2008, 02:46 PM

Shulta, you are the bomb!

shulta

12-24-2008, 01:44 PM

@breezybaby
Cheers me dear!
Glad to be of help.
I&#39;ll be introducing a couple more organic herbs in 2009.

mcbeam

12-24-2008, 05:04 PM

@breezybaby
Cheers me dear!
Glad to be of help.
I&#39;ll be introducing a couple more organic herbs in 2009.
[/b]
Thank you for all that you know! You are a very caring person who is willing to share her knowledge with others that need help to understand. I just subscribed to your newsletter. Oh and another thing, BUMP! :D

Cerendipity

01-02-2009, 12:52 PM

bump :)

larry3344

01-03-2009, 07:29 PM

bump :)
[/b]
this great info can someon make a list and get more info on butters all i can seem to find is mango butter, shea butter and cocoa butters, avocado butter (but that is hydrogenated, so it doesn&#39;t count)

ChiChiKinks

01-05-2009, 05:00 AM

Have you checked from nature with love site?

jeniece

01-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Bump!

I just went down to the co-op yesterday and picked up a ton of herbsâ€¦welll not a ton but a whole heck of a lot. Hereâ€™s just SOME of what I got:

Fenugreek

Nettle

Rosehips

Burdock

Peppermint

Rosemary

Henna (neutral)

Kelp

Thatâ€™s all I can think of at the moment but Iâ€™m sure I got a whole bunch more!

KinkyCoils

03-03-2009, 03:09 AM

I just bought some herbs today (lavender, nettle, burdock root, rosemary, chamomile, rosehips, & sweet basil). I plan on making my own final herbal rinse while I have these kinky twists in. I&#39;m thinking about doing a nettle, horsetail, coltsfoot, & chamomile. Does anyone think that&#39;s a good combination? I was also told not to use the coltsfoots for more than a month. Anyone know anything about that?

Cerendipity

03-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Internal use of coltsfoot root is not recommended due to the potential liver toxicity ... but Ive been using it on and off for awhile in my herbal rinses

im considering making a nourishing and conditioning rinse as a replacement for my beloved Honeysuckle rose conditioner after a minor success with marshmallow rinse. I want to use kelp, marshmallow root and nettle/chamomile, with the latter probably in tea form. and infuse it all in hot water for a while before straining. Does anybody have any suggestions for proportions or anything else I could add?

pshumate

03-03-2009, 11:26 PM

After the herbal rinse do you rinse with water?
[/b]
No, I normally do a herbal rinse as a last rinse.

Alastri

03-20-2009, 06:08 PM

bump!

joannacs09

03-20-2009, 08:02 PM

My question is...are the herbal powders just as effective as herbs in their whole form???

Thanks. :)

Alastri

03-23-2009, 03:32 AM

bump

Dreamyb

03-25-2009, 11:47 PM

im considering making a nourishing and conditioning rinse as a replacement for my beloved Honeysuckle rose conditioner after a minor success with marshmallow rinse. I want to use kelp, marshmallow root and nettle/chamomile, with the latter probably in tea form. and infuse it all in hot water for a while before straining. Does anybody have any suggestions for proportions or anything else I could add?
[/b]

bumping because i&#39;m interested in the above combination as well (sans kelp, though)!

Blaqdiamond4t

03-26-2009, 09:03 AM

great info!

BUMP

jaimuziq

03-30-2009, 09:02 PM

I was in Zhara&#39;s fotki over the weekend and she has a section of her album dedicated to herbal rinses, sista is about being healthy inside and out which is what I&#39;m trying to do(better late than never). I have saved a basket on Mountain Rose Herbs site and I&#39;ll be ordering on payday. I&#39;ve been wanting to try herbal rinses for awhile and I pray that I&#39;m consistent. ^_^

Alastri

03-30-2009, 09:23 PM

I was in Zhara&#39;s fotki over the weekend and she has a section of her album dedicated to herbal rinses, sista is about being healthy inside and out which is what I&#39;m trying to do(better late than never). I have saved a basket on Mountain Rose Herbs site and I&#39;ll be ordering on payday. I&#39;ve been wanting to try herbal rinses for awhile and I pray that I&#39;m consistent. ^_^
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Herbal rinses are awesome! You&#39;ll love them!

jaimuziq

03-31-2009, 09:28 PM

^^^ I&#39;m sure I will, I can&#39;t wait to get started. :) I contacted Zhara and she gave me the ok to post the link to her herbal rinse album I hope it&#39;s helpful to all who are interested. :D If you go to her album, pace yourself cuz you will be caught up with all the great info. :)

I slightly rinse with water-i think only because i use hibiscus and i don&#39;t want red water dripping everywhere but i&#39;m trying to keep as much goodness in as possible so i&#39;ll probably not rinse at all in the future

I was in Zhara&#39;s fotki over the weekend and she has a section of her album dedicated to herbal rinses, sista is about being healthy inside and out which is what I&#39;m trying to do(better late than never). I have saved a basket on Mountain Rose Herbs site and I&#39;ll be ordering on payday. I&#39;ve been wanting to try herbal rinses for awhile and I pray that I&#39;m consistent. ^_^
[/b]

I&#39;ve been stalking mountain rose herbs :blush: . I&#39;m trying to be practical as the herbs i have now came from a local health food store and work but i can&#39;t help but think that MRH would work much better :D

I&#39;ve been using a mix of chamomile, hibiscus (lurves it), burdock root and lavender. It makes my hair smooth and soft and i think i&#39;ve seen a few highlights of some sort. I may add marshmallow root for the mucilangious properties but i think burdock root and hibiscus both do that and some roses but i will always use hibiscus (did i mention how much i :wub: it).

kmac

kmac

NowIamnappy

06-17-2009, 03:04 PM

Bumping because I want to do an herbal rinse this weekend. I have Some horsetail, hibiscus powder, alma, and haritaki powder.

afroknots11412

06-17-2009, 04:12 PM

I do a rinse every week using catnip and its really been helping my hair. catnip is suppose to be really good for keeping split ends at bay. I shampoo, catnip rinse, deep condition, detangle, rinse out, and style.

the other herbs I am using are for my new moe grow scalp oil. I have a new batch infusing which consists of horsetail, nettle, burdock, sage, rosemary, and hibiscus. can&#39;t wait to use it. I&#39;m almost done using my first infusion I did (that was minus the rosemary and hibiscus). scalp is much healthier since I have been using these herbs.

csmooth

07-09-2009, 10:54 PM

SHULTA & QUEM....DO I MIX THESE SOME HOW OR EAT THESE?....I REALLY DONT KNOW....C SMOOTH

csmooth

07-09-2009, 11:52 PM

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THESE OILS N HERBS THAT R SPOKEN OF N THESE FORUMS

qpdoll

08-31-2009, 01:46 AM

Should I use dried or fresh herbs?

CocoMT219

10-13-2009, 10:33 PM

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This is really interesting

pucelle

10-15-2009, 07:11 PM

To the moderators can we make this a sticky or should we consolidate it and then make it a sticky?

Muzikal203

10-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Is there some sort of website you can go to where you can click what properties you want in your cream/spray/whatever and then it will tell you which ones to use? Maybe that's something Nappturality should think of doing. Because I read the oil list today, and this herb list, and it's just too much for me to process. LOL

pucelle

10-15-2009, 09:04 PM

hehe I'm in the process of doing that for myself :-P I just keep getting side tracked with life.... it'd be so sweet if there was that ability though.

Ms-gg

11-04-2009, 01:26 AM

BUMP! I second the motion for this to be a sticky! This thread is awesome!

Babylon

11-11-2009, 06:28 AM

Please, please be carefull using herbs!! Especially horsetail. I used this with a suggested conction, forgot to strain the herb out of the oil and develop a head rash that I am just getting rid of a year and a half later.

I was wondering what was causing my head rash until I noticed my scalp started inching and breaking out when I used the oil with the horsetail herb in it.

I tried using it strained but my scalp developed a resistance to it. So be carefull.

SoulofLady

11-13-2009, 02:47 AM

:D OK this is some very good info. My brain is trying to process it all. -------> on way to MRH site to purchase me some herbs

NappyNelle

04-01-2011, 03:45 PM

BUMP......

Moderator Q

04-01-2011, 04:59 PM

NappyNelle, go ahead and start a new thread for 2011 at least. This is an old thread, and it's at 10 pages. :)